axe MCP Server

Official MCP server for Axe DevTools for Web.

People who need developer tools inside Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-28 · ★ 7 · #143 OF 168 MAINTAINED DEVELOPER TOOLS · VERIFIED 2026-09-18

NOASSERTION · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install axe MCP Server

Docker

docker run -i --rm docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.0.2

Claude Desktop - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dequelabs-axe-mcp-server-public": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.0.2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as container (OCI image) - can be sandboxed away from your filesystem

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

registry namespace io.github.dequelabs is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains axe MCP Server

axe MCP Server is maintained by dequelabs. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Feb 2026.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/dequelabs/axe-mcp-server-public
category: developer tools - ranked #143 of 168 actively-maintained developer tools servers as of 2026-09-18.
registry: io.github.dequelabs/axe-mcp-server (active, first published 2026-02-11)
packages: oci:docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.0.2

05 · axe MCP Server FAQ

What is axe MCP Server?

Official MCP server for Axe DevTools for Web.

Is axe MCP Server still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-09-18, its last commit was 2026-08-28. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install axe MCP Server?

Run `docker run -i --rm docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.0.2`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

06 · Alternatives to axe MCP Server

Alternatives to axe MCP Server

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